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Congratulations to Four BOMA/Chicago Lifetime Members!
Congratulations to Four BOMA/Chicago Lifetime Members! On special occasions, the Board of Directors confers Life Membership to recognize and thank members for their service to the Association. Each honor is given in recognition of “exemplary contributions to BOMA/Chicago and to the welfare of its members and the assets they own and manage.” To date, only 14 individuals…
Read MoreVictory for Building Data Access: HB3312 Passes in Veto Session
Victory for Building Data Access: HB3312 Passes in Veto Session BOMA/Chicago, in partnership with the Illinois Green Alliance, successfully advocated for the Utility Data Access Act (HB3312), which was passed as part of the comprehensive Energy Omnibus Bill during the Illinois General Assembly’s Veto Session. This legislation requires utilities to provide whole-building energy data to…
Read MoreEnergy Omnibus Bill Passes Both Houses in Veto Session
Energy Omnibus Bill Passes Both Houses in Veto Session The Energy Omnibus bill (SB 25) passed both houses of the Illinois General Assembly during Veto Session, and the Governor is expected to sign the legislation into law. This bill is one of the most significant updates to Illinois’ energy policy in recent years. SB 25…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Pushes Back on a Harmful City Budget
BOMA/Chicago Pushes Back on a Harmful City Budget As the City of Chicago grapples with a projected $1.2 billion budget shortfall, BOMA/Chicago is actively engaged with the City Council and the City of Chicago to ensure our members’ voices are heard. While fiscal challenges demand shared solutions, the current budget proposal threatens to undermine Chicago’s…
Read MoreCongratulations to Teresa Amaro, our 2025 Elizabeth Traczek Women in Commercial Real Estate Award recipient!
Congratulations to Teresa Amaro, our 2025 Elizabeth Traczek Women in Commercial Real Estate Award recipient! Congratulations to Teresa Amaro, our 2025 Elizabeth Traczek Women in Commercial Real Estate Award recipient! As General Manager of Sterling Bay’s 311 West Monroe, Teresa leads an exceptional team and fosters a high-performing, collaborative environment. She serves as Treasurer of…
Read MoreBOMA-Backed Lithium-Ion Battery Bill Passes through MarkUp
BOMA-Backed Lithium-Ion Battery Bill Passes through MarkUp H.R. 973: The Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act, has passed the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce by a unanimous vote. Similarly, S. 389, the Senate version of the bill, passed through the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation favorably without amendment. The bipartisan bill,…
Read MoreCongratulations to Our 2025 Regional TOBY Winners!
Congratulations to Our 2025 Regional TOBY Winners! The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards celebrate excellence in building management, recognizing properties that demonstrate the highest quality standards. The regional winners will now advance to the international competition. International winners will be announced on July 1, 2025, during the TOBY Awards Program and Banquet as…
Read MoreCongratulations to Yui Miyamoto, the 2025 Reginald L. Ollie Inclusion & Outreach Scholar!
Congratulations to Yui Miyamoto, the 2025 Reginald L. Ollie Inclusion & Outreach Scholar! The BOMA/Chicago Foundation is proud to recognize Yui Miyamoto as the Reginald L. Ollie Inclusion & Outreach Scholar! As Assistant General Manager at JLL’s 225 W Washington, Yui will be the guest of honor at the Diversity Celebration. Born in Tokyo, Yui’s…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago and Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet Advance Downtown Revitalization Task Force Legislation
BOMA/Chicago and Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet Advance Downtown Revitalization Task Force Legislation With a focus on strengthening Chicago’s downtown economy, BOMA/Chicago has partnered with State Representative Kimberly Du Buclet to champion legislation (House Bill 2757) creating a Downtown Revitalization Task Force. The bill successfully passed the Illinois House and the Senate and will continues to advance…
Read MoreUtility Data Access Act Passes House Committee with BOMA/Chicago Support
Utility Data Access Act Passes House Committee with BOMA/Chicago Support Legislation ensuring building owners have access to whole-building utility data for benchmarking purposes (House Bill 3312) has passed the Illinois House Public Utilities Committee. The bill requires utilities to provide aggregated energy data while safeguarding tenant privacy. Sponsored by State Representative Mary Beth Canty, the…
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